In fact, Ning Fan had already realized that Xiang Shan was no match for Lu Yuan.

But it's not that big of a gap between the two.

At most, if Lu Yuan holds back a little, he can still defeat Xiang Shan.

Lu Yuan thought he had acted very convincingly, but Ning Fan still saw through him unexpectedly.

The reason why Ning Fan wanted Xiang Shan and Lu Yuan to compete with each other was that he wanted to feel the strength comparison between the masters of the upper city and the masters of the lower city more intuitively.

It now seems that Lu Yuan's strength should be higher than Qihuang, but still not up to the level of Bahuang.

What Ning Fan said just now was a bit conservative. Lu Yuan's ranking in the lower city is not just in the top five.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that it’s in the top three.

So, if it were Guan Shanyue, the first master in the lower city, he should be able to fight off a few moves if he encountered a strong man from the Eight Desolations.

Although Ning Fan guessed that Diancheng’s combat power must be tight right now, the more cards he had in his hand, the more at ease he would naturally feel.

Xiang Shan naturally didn't hear what Ning Fan and Lu Yuan said.

Seeing that he still seemed a little reluctant to leave, Ning Fan warmly invited him, "Mr. Xiang, if you're not busy right now, you can stay in the Lower City for a while and give me the opportunity to play the role of a good host."

Of course Xiang Shan would not be polite.

"Then I'm sorry to bother you."

For the next period of time, Xiang Shan lived quite happily in the lower city.

Since the [Prison Gate] has been opened now, there are no more problems such as food shortage for the lower city.

In addition, Xiang Shan would often fight with Lu Yuan on weekdays. Lu Yuan had a lot of energy but nowhere to vent it, and the two of them were "in love with each other".

There was one time when Xiang Shan asked Guan Shanyue to have a sparring match, but was rejected by the latter.

Guan Shanyue directly told Xiang Shan, I don’t like sparring very much, I usually attack to kill the enemy.

Xiang Shan also realized that Guan Shanyue was not as easy to get along with as Lu Yuan, so he didn't try to provoke him.

On the other hand, Wen Xiuyuan and Luo Lin's research has also achieved new breakthroughs.

To be precise, Luo Lin found a new direction.

As he grows older, Wen Xiuyuan's thinking has become increasingly rigid, and it is difficult for him to quickly transform new information into practical effects after receiving it.

However, Luo Lin, his most proud disciple, has now entered the golden stage.

Luo Lin has reached an age where he has both experience and ideas.

After obtaining almost all the known information, Luo Lin incorporated miasma, strange beasts, perfect bodies, and other factors into his research, and finally found a way to bring the spirit servants to the upper city.

But when Luo Lin thought of this method, his first emotion was not happiness, but...

Some are unacceptable.

Because this method seems to have appeared a long time ago.

It's just that no one has ever thought in this direction before.

…

Ning Fan is still not allowed to see Wen Cai and the child.

Living in downtown, he has plenty of time to himself every day.

Even though it had been nearly ten days since he woke up, others were still wary of him.

Knock knock.

Ning Fan, who was taking a nap in bed, heard a knock on the door.

When I opened the door, I found Wen Xiuyuan standing outside.

"Dad, so late?"

The first thing Ning Fan thought of was that there might be a breakthrough in the research.

"Let me talk to you."

Wen Xiuyuan, who was already hunched over, walked into the room and sat down on the sofa naturally.

Ning Fan sat opposite him.

Wen Xiuyuan looked him up and down, then sighed.

"I really hope that you are you."

Ning Fan was slightly startled, then smiled and said, "I am who I am."

"I believe it."

Wen Xiuyuan said softly: "Even though many people think you have problems, in my opinion, you should be my son-in-law."

Ning Fan didn't say anything, but let Wen Xiuyuan express his thoughts.

"Actually, I was also worried when you first woke up. I thought you had been taken over by Li Tiandao."

"But after watching these past few days, I think it's good to be cautious. But if we completely isolate you out of concern for your condition, it will only complicate the situation."

"I'm not sure how long Li Tiandao can control you, but there's one thing I'm sure of: Li Tiandao doesn't care about Xiao Cai and the child."

"You've been in the lower city all this time, and Xiao Cai and the others are here too. We really don't want you to meet, but if you want to force your way in, there's still a chance."

"The 'supervision' we are opposing you is indeed very strict, and only if you were Ning Fan would you accept such treatment."

Wen Xiuyuan told Ning Fan about his observations and thoughts over the past ten days.

At the end, Wen Xiuyuan gave another bitter laugh: "And according to your description of Li Tiandao, it's unlikely that he would call me dad..."

In fact, other people have seen these things.

The problem is that none of these can truly prove that the current Ning Fan is himself.

They can only make judgments based on these performances, but they cannot get any confirmation.

"Dad, I know what you mean."

Ning Fan nodded slightly.

"No, you don't understand."

Wen Xiuyuan shook his head and said, "You yourself may not be able to truly understand how much you mean to everyone in the Lower City. When we began to doubt you... we also lost our way."

Ning Fan's dominant position is simply too strong.

So when he couldn't lead everyone, no one even knew what to do.

"We can indeed continue to wait and observe whether you are Ning Fan or Li Tiandao, but one thing is certain, we cannot and will not be 100% certain."

Wen Xiuyuan's eyes flashed with determination: "So, only by taking a step forward can I truly see who you really are."

"It's risky, though."

Ning Fan already understood what Wen Xiuyuan meant.

The so-called step forward means to attack Diancheng directly according to the plan Ning Fan mentioned before!

If Ning Fan is really Li Tiandao now, his true identity will only be revealed at that time.

To attack the top city, a necessary prerequisite must be completed.

That is, the high-level combat forces in the lower city must be able to bring spirit servants to the upper city.

Now that Wen Xiuyuan had said so much, Ning Fan also realized that the research...

It's not just a breakthrough!

It might even be possible already!

"Dad, Luo Lin..."

"Yes, he found a way."

Wen Xiuyuan sighed deeply: "But this result may also surprise you."

Ning Fan became more and more curious.

Wen Xiuyuan asked in a low voice.

"Do you still remember this thing called [Intermediate Matter]?"